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Financial Analyst I, Biochemistry

UT SouthwesternDallas, TX

Financial Analyst I, Biochemistry

UT SouthwesternDallas, TX

30+ days ago

Job description

SUMMARY

This position will oversee administrative, financial, and research operations within the Department of Biochemistry. Responsibilities include assisting in grant preparation, maintaining research accounts by reviewing and approving financial transactions, and discussing financial reports with Principal Investigators during monthly meetings. This position requires the following :

Excellent oral and written communication.
Experience using PeopleSoft and financial reporting systems.
Adequate understanding of administrative functionalities including travel, payment reimbursements, NSCTS, grant modifications, etc.
Experience with grant management and coordination including federally funded and private grants (i.e., NIH, CPRIT, American Cancer Society, Welch, etc.).
Attention to detail and demonstrated follow-through of assigned projects.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Experience monitoring financial activity.
Experience in conducing financial planning and analysis.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In finance, accounting, or other related field

JOB DUTIES

Completes monthly financial management reports and reviews all reports for errors and inconsistencies; analyzes variations in forecasts and actual performance; determines reasons for variance; develops recommendations for improvement; completes written summaries of financial data.

Assists with preparing monthly financial reports, schedules for annual financial reports, and reports to various government agencies, ensuring conformance of such reports with applicable procedures and regulations of University of Texas System and Federal and State agencies concerned.

Identifies areas of poor performance, presents findings, and makes recommendations to upper management.

Prepares financial models and conducts financial analyses.

May assists in maintaining controls for policies and procedures for financial system; develops and maintains delegation of authority of various procedures, such as check requests, refunds, invoice approval, bad debt write-offs, etc.

Assists with special projects as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.